I wanted casual dates after a breakup. Now four women want more, and two have genuinely surprised me—but I still have feelings for my ex.

We’ve been dating for five months. He sees his ex almost every week and says they could be together again in ten or fifteen years.

I liked my outfit and posted a picture. A few ex-boyfriends saw something else: an attempt to impress other men.

He keeps finding reasons to keep us talking. We both have partners, and I cannot tell whether his attention means attraction.

Sharing bills, sex, and everyday life can still leave the difficult things unspoken. I’m trying to understand what that leaves between us.

At 2 a.m., my married boss walked me to my hotel and brought up a past near-encounter. Was he trying to find out whether I’d sleep with him?

Flirting can feel effortless until someone’s response matters. That doesn’t make awkwardness a dependable sign of attraction.